Clay Matthews III

American football linebacker, Super Bowl champion

Clay Matthews III - American football linebacker, Super Bowl champion
Born

May 14th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A linebacker in American football with a career primarily spent at the Green Bay Packers, played from 2009 to 2019. Contributed significantly to the team's success during his tenure, particularly noted for his performance in the 2010 season which culminated in a Super Bowl victory at Super Bowl XLV. Also played for the Los Angeles Rams for two seasons, showcasing continued prowess in his position. Achieved several accolades including multiple Pro Bowl selections and was recognized as a First-Team All-Pro in 2010, reflecting dominant performances on the field.

Won Super Bowl XLV with the Green Bay Packers

Selected to 6 Pro Bowls during career

Named First-Team All-Pro in 2010

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